Going Green

I have been trying to think in terms of "Green" . The options sometimes seem too limited at times. Recently (and hopefully, only transiently), my commute has increased significantly, putting 100 miles on the car (50 each way) once or twice a week.

The van and I have never bonded. Now, with gas prices, although I am getting a respectable 23 mpg, I would like something that does better. The van is going to stay with me: I need a "family" car however, for trips without the dogs, I think this will do just fine:Unfortunately, like all good gas conserving cars, this (Mini Cooper Clubman) is on back order. Mine will arrive in September. Think it will come with a whippet inside (yeah, I cheated and modified the picture). The 37 mpg hiway will be a nice change, and I think with some creative thinking, I can probably travel with part of the pack.